farther 1 of 2

as in further
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers

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adjective

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Recent Examples of farther
Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023 The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Gathering this light, JWST has revealed fainter and farther galaxies than ever before. Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 McNicholas warned that if more states continue to prohibit abortions and force more people to seek care in farther parts of the country, there will be a major health crisis. Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for farther
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
  • Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.
    Women's Health, Women's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • Right-hander Dizzy Trout came on in relief, got the final out and then threw four more innings.
    Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
  • To learn more about the project, inquire about a donation or be notified about the upcoming fall event, email Anne Bonds and Derek Handley at bondsa@uwm.edu and handledg@uwm.edu.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • All contribute to a perspective no one else shares.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Your setbacks could save someone else years of struggle.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Environmental conditions are generally favorable for some additional development over the next day or so while the system moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
  • Nappy Roots will cap off the day-long Fox Fest, which also includes food vendors, beverages and additional live music across two stages from Softspoken, Foxbat, Throwback Thursday, Soul Circus, Mary Mary, Sigmatic, Ipcus Pinecone, End of Me, and Doombots.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2020

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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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